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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 155.91 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 155.91 and 35.52 is: 53.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 155.91 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/155.91 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 155.91 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 5,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537.92/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.26

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